Tongli, which belongs to Wujiang in Jiangsu Province, is located along the bank of Tai Lake and to the east of ancTongli, which belongs to Wujiang in Jiangsu Province, is located along the bank of Tai Lake and to the east of ancient canal with eight lakes surrounded.

Tongli ancient town with beautiful scenery is surrounded by five lakes, namely Tongli, Jiuli, Yeze, Nanxing and Pangshan. The town is divided into 7 small islands by 15 rivers arranged like the Chinese character "´¨" connected by 49 ancient bridges, making these islands an integrated area. The architectures built by riverside, famous for "small bridge, flowing stream and thatched households", make Tongli ancient town the best-reserved ancient town by riverside.

Tongli is characterized by a large number of architectures in Ming & Qing dynasties, small bridges and outstanding celebrities. Tongli boasts 38 residences in Ming & Qing dynasties, 47 temples and ancestral halls and around 100 residences of local rich and powerful people as well as former residences of celebrities. 
ient canal with eight lakes surrounded.